Quiz 8: Canadian Symbols By CC Test Kit | July 27, 2014 - 12:19 am |September 20, 2017 Practice Question 1What is Canada's most popular spectator sport? Basketball Canadian Football Baseball Hockey Question 2When did people start to use the maple leaf as a symbol of Canada? In the 1800s 1608 In the 1700s 1867 Question 3What is Canada's motto? Errare Humanum Est Cogito Ergo Sum A Mari Usque Ad Mare Tempus Fugit Question 4What is the significance of April 9? Sir Wilfred Laurier Day Vimy Day Canada Day Victoria Day Question 5Which of these was a symbol of the colony of New France? The crown of France A golden lion The tri-colour flag The fleur-de-lys Question 6Which part of the Parliament buildings was destroyed by fire? The West Block The East Block The centre block The library Question 7What do Alexander Roberts Dunn, Filip Konowal, Billy Bishop, and Paul Triquet all have in common? They are all famous Canadian scientists and researchers They are all famous Canadian politicians They all won the Victoria Cross for bravery in the presence of the enemy They are all famous sports stars Question 8What are the language requirements to become a Canadian citizen? Adequate knowledge of French Adequate knowledge of English and French Adequate knowledge of English or French Adequate knowledge of English Question 9What is the name of Canada's former flag? The Red Flag The Union Jack and Coat of Arms There was no official name The Red Ensign Question 10When was the Peace Tower at the front of the Parliament buildings completed? 1930 1927 1922 1934 Question 11When did Canada introduce its own honours system? 1918 1945 1967 1982 Question 12Where did the Stanley cup come from? It was donated by Governor General Lord Stanley in 1892 It was donated by NHL Commissioner Lloyd Stanley in 1892 It was bought by the NHL in 1904 It is a war trophy from the Battle on the Plains of Abraham in 1759 Question 13Where are the Books of Remembrance? In the Memorial Chamber of the Peace Tower In the House of Commons In the National War Museum In the Senate Chamber Question 14When was the Centre Block rebuilt (after the fire of 1916)? 1934 1922 1932 1930 Question 15What is the significance of the Monday preceding May 25th? Victoria Day Sir John A Macdonald Day Labour Day Vimy Day Quiz 8: Canadian Symbols was last modified: September 20th, 2017 by CC Test Kit Bookmark the permalink.
